Early signs and lifestyle changes to prevent it

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Early Signs and Lifestyle Changes to Prevent It

Yoga helps maintain good spinal health and helps reduce the risk of ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a condition that causes inflammation in our spine. This inflammation in our vertebrae can cause the bones in our spine to join and fuse together. This fusion of bones can reduce the flexibility of our backs and can even result in poor posture.

Ankylosing spondylitis in many cases is a disease that can develop through genetics. In addition to genetics, one can be prone to ankylosing spondylitis if they have other diseases such as psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.

Ankylosing spondylitis may not be completely preventable, but certain steps can help you reduce your risk of developing it. In this article, we discuss the many early signs of ankylosing spondylitis and the simple lifestyle changes through which you can reduce your risk.

What are the first signs?

Like most ailments, ankylosing spondylitis can show early signs. Irregularities in our health and body are communicated through changes in our bodies, throughout the body. Watch for these early signs:

Poor posture Neck pain Back pain Hip pain Stiffness in the lower back Fatigue Shortness of breath Change in vision Pain in the abdomen Diarrhea and other repetitive digestive problems Reduced appetite

What lifestyle practices can help reduce risk?

There are several lifestyle changes that can cause or prevent ankylosing spondylitis. Here are some simple lifestyle modifications that can significantly reduce your risks of getting ankylosing spondylitis:

1. Train regularly

Working out regularly has many benefits for our body. Regular exercise helps improve blood circulation and also improves the flexibility of the body. Ankylosing spondylitis can cause stiffness that can be controlled with regular exercise.

2. Eat more calcium and vitamins

Calcium and vitamins are essential nutrients to maintain the good health of our bones and joints. As mentioned, ankylosing spondylitis affects the health of our spine. Eating a diet and supplements rich in calcium and vitamins can help improve our bone health.

3. Fix your posture

The first step in reducing the risk of ankylosing spondylitis is to improve poor posture. Poor posture and ankylosing spondylitis go hand in hand. Poor posture can accelerate ankylosing spondylitis and AS can also make posture worse.

4. Try to stretch

As mentioned, correcting your posture is critical if you want to reduce your risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis. Try stretches and other exercises that help lengthen your back and improve your posture.

5. Avoid alcohol

Alcohol causes various adverse effects on our body. Alcohol has been shown to weaken our bones. In addition to this, alcohol can also cause problems if consumed with ankylosing spondylitis medications or other medications.

6. Quit smoking

Smoking similar to alcohol has many negative effects on our bodies. You must quit smoking today to improve your health. Smoking can also cause other disorders that can increase the risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis.

In conclusion, prevention is better than cure. Making conscious efforts toward a healthy lifestyle helps promote a healthy body. Many factors influence the health of our body, including our spine.

It is also recommended to consult a health professional if someone in your family suffers from ankylosing spondylitis. This can help you navigate whether or not you are at risk and help prevent it.

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